Overview
This two-day course offers a comprehensive introduction to the General Conditions of Contract for Construction Works, 3rd Edition 2015 (GCC 2015), a key document in South African construction law and practice. It covers the contract’s historical development, foundational principles, and its robust framework for managing contractual relationships between Employers and Contractors. Participants will examine how GCC 2015 balances risks and facilitates dispute resolution, making it a reliable tool for complex projects.
Designed for professionals in the built environment, such as ECSA-registered engineers, architects, quantity surveyors, and other accredited agents, the course explores how GCC 2015 supports both fixed-price and re-measurement contracts, and aligns with modern international construction standards. Real-world examples, including court judgments from actual disputes, enrich the theoretical foundation and provide practical insights into legal precedents and best practices in contract administration. Why Should an Individual Attend?
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Gain essential legal insight into the legislative framework that governs construction contracts, including vital health and safety obligations, ensuring compliance from start to finish.
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Understand the dynamics of contract authority by unpacking the powers, responsibilities, and interdependent roles of the Contractor, Employer’s Agent, and Employer, strengthening your ability to lead or collaborate effectively.
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Master key contract procedures for managing payments, variation orders, official instructions, claims, and inflation adjustments, equipping you to administer contracts with confidence and precision.
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Develop strategic resolution skills by learning how dispute mechanisms function in practice, empowering you to manage conflict professionally and proactively.
Outcomes
On completion of this course, a delegate will:
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Be aware of the legislative requirements for contracts, including health and safety
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Understand the powers, obligations, privileges, functions, and duties of the parties including those of the Contractor, Employer's Agent, and Employer
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Be aware of how procedures for payments, variation orders, instructions, claims, inflation, and the like are applied
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Be aware of how dispute resolution mechanisms operate
Program Outline
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Fundamental concepts of contract law
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Legislative requirements for a construction contract
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Components of a construction contract
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The various professions under the CBE
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Conditions of Contract
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Clause 1: Definitions
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Clause 2: Basis of the contract: Site Inspection, Health and Safety and other basics
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Clause 3: Employer's Agent and the Professional Services Agreement
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Important forms
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Other forms
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Clause 4: Contractor
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Main Contractor
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Subcontractors
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Clause 5: Time
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Time bars
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Time calculations
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Time periods
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Clause 6: Payment
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Guarantees
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Monthly payment certificates
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Variation Orders
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Contract Price Adjustment
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Penalties
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Clause 7: Quality
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Clause 8: Risk
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Clause 9: Termination
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Clause 10: Claims and Disputes
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Claims
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Disputes
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Amicable settlement
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Adjudication
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Arbitration
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The court
Who Should Attend?
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Engineers, Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Construction Managers, Consulting engineers, Environmental specialists,
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Lawyers, Advocates, Legal Counsel, Arbitrators, Adjudicators, Mediators,
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Contractors / Sub Contractors
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Construction Health and Safety Practitioners, Quality Managers.
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Executives / Senior Management, Professional Indemnity Insurers,
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Middle Management and Administrative staff,
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Designers and Support Staff
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